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off a roll call of the nation's most inimitable imperial sights,
Buddhist treasures, breathtaking landscapes and ancient towns.
Shanghai (
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Where better to start this grand tour than in Shanghai - just south of the Yang-
zi River but roughly halfway down China's epic coastline. Spend a few days'
sightseeing around the major sights: explore the
Bund,
the
French Conces-
sion
and the hallmark sights of
Pudong
. Check out the excellent food and
entertainment on offer: Shanghai has some of the best restaurants and bars in
the nation.
SHANGHAI TAI SHAN
Five to six hours
Express train to Tai'an Train Station or
12 hours
Tai Shan (
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Explore the town of
Tai'an
, visiting the
Dai Temple
before climbing the holy
Taoist peak of Tai Shan. Try to spend the night on the mountain so you can
catch the sunrise before descending the next day.
TAI SHAN BEIJING
Two to three hours
or
Six hours
Beijing (
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China's 'northern capital' is a roll call of China's big sights: the
Forbidden City
,
Tian'anmen Square
, the
Great Wall
and the
Summer Palace.
Check into a
courtyard hotel for a few nights to experience the city's adorable close up.
Make sure you savour the city's outstanding restaurant options.
BEIJING DATONG
Four hours
From Beijing Train Station or
Six hours
From Liuliqiao long-distance
bus station.
Datong (
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